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Those who glance into Zelli are blown away at their discovery. Forget the common prejudice that porcelain personifies simpering shepherdesses and sentimental nick knacks. Everything at Zelli is an exquisite work of art. Every piece is hand made out of purest porcelain. Many from over a hundred different moulds that are then fettled, glazed and fired several nail-biting times. The diversity on display is simply astounding. Yes, traditional Dresden shepherdesses are on display, but so are more contemporary pieces - crouching tigers, art nouveau ladies, white Meissen candlesnuffers and state-of-the-art abstract sculptures. Zelli is the only gallery in the world to display work from all six porcelain manufacturers - there is a particularly close relationship with Meissen. Throughout the year there are events, exhibitions and lectures to encourage and promote a wider appreciation of ornamental porcelain – a fine art sidelined by fashion since the glamour days of the 1930s and now making a massive come back.
History Over the next 38 years, Zelli's stock grew into a unique showcase for the finest Continental manufactories as well as sculptures by countless individual artists.. When I joined Mr. Zelli in l967 my only previous experience was as a Wimpy waitress. Since Victor's was in the hotel trade, our early discussions were as much about portion control as porcelain. By l990, the need for more display space resulted in our move to Dover Street. Victor took the opportunity to retire and I bought the business from him. A series of events both local (a massive burglary on day one) and international (uncertainty of supplies following the re-unification of Germany and the devaluation of the pound) amongst others made the first few years in Dover Street extremely difficult. However, since then Zelli has gone from strength to strength, as has my determination to offer customers the very finest of today's ornamental porcelain - whether of traditional or contemporary design. We have now expanded to more suitable premises in Marylebone. Here we will have a permanent exhibition for Zelli Award exhibitors and a tableware gallery. Zelli Proprietor: Penelope Higham MBA Archivist: Peter Holmes MA How
to find us By car: Once you are on Baker Street (A41) turn left on to Paddington Street then take the first right onto Chiltern Street. The Car Park is opposite Zelli. By Underground: Go to Baker Street Station which is on the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee and Bakerloo lines,we are 4 minutes away. By
Bus: Buses 2,13,30,74,82,113,139,189,274 go along Baker Street which
parallels By foot: due north of Selfridges and the Wallace Collection and due south of Baker Street Underground Station. |
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